Library Events for March 2013

Thursday March 14th at 7:00 pm
State Representative Jon Manley

Learn about this year’s legislative session in Concord from Rep. Jon Manley from House District 3 (Bennington, Greenfield, and Hancock).

Wednesday March 20th at 7:00 pm
Reading and Writing Genre Fiction

Local author Linda Tiernan Kepner enjoys reading and writing science fiction, fantasy, mystery and romance. She is happy to recommend book lists for reading and writing in all of these genres. Ms. Kepner is a member of the Monadnock Writer’s Group, the New Hampshire Romance Writer’s of America, and Broad Universe. She has just sold her fourth and fifth novels.

Thursday March 28th at 7:00 pm
Australian Movie Night: The Dish

It’s the biggest event since sheep invented wool! Apollo 11’s astronauts will walk on the moon – and the 1,000-ton satellite dish in tiny, sheep-farming Parkes, Australia, will beam that historic first step around the globe. But as giddy citizens prepare for the moment when the entire world will depend on them, the dish flatlines. And its unconventional Aussie crew and its by-the-book NASA supervisor from the U.S. have very different ideas about how to fix it. Starring Sam Neill. Free admission and popcorn thanks to the Friends of the Hancock Town Library!

Friday March 29th at 7:00 pm
Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England

Chris Schadler, a Wild Canid Ecologist, earned her Master’s degree at Antioch University in Keene, completing her thesis on the natural recovery of wolves on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. When she moved to New England she became interested in the eastern coyote.  Her early work focused on sheep farm management in coyote territories and more recently, on researching coyote feeding patterns around cattle farms in Coos County.   She taught in the Department of Natural Resources at UNH for 10 years and is working on her book “Becoming Wolf:  The Eastern Coyote in New England”.   Chris will discuss the fascinating ecology and surprising behavior of the eastern coyote.  Free and open to all. Co-sponsored by the Harris Center. Don't miss this one!

From the Children's Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian

Thursdays in March at 10:00am
Laptop Storytime

Walking and talking, this babies to toddler story time is an interactive program for all pre-schoolers and their parents or care providers. We’ll share books, rhymes, songs, finger play & movement. Our goal is to foster an early love of books and literacy. At the end of the program, there will be playtime for parents and caregivers to share books, puzzles, or other literacy activities with their toddler. Dress comfortably as we will be sitting on the floor in the Children’s Room. No registration required, feel free to drop in anytime.

Thursday, March 21 at 10:00-10:45am
Merry Music for Kids with Miss Katy

This program combines the joy of singing with action-oriented activities.  Puppets and live music with the accompaniment of the baritone ukulele, mandolin, banjo and various percussion instruments create a fun-filled show for children ages 2-6. Kay Stewart has a background in early childhood education as well as being professionally trained in music, clowning and puppetry. She has had a music and performing arts business for over 20 years.

Thursday, March 21 at 3:15 – 4:15pm
Puppets, Puppets and more Puppets

Mariposa Museum’s Terry Reeves will bring a large selection of puppets from around the globe to see how they work and what stories they would tell.  You will see shadow puppets from Indonesia, string puppets from India, a marionette from India, and rod puppets from China.  We will tell stories using hand puppets and create our own shadow puppets to take home. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, March 27 at 3:15-4:00pm
Springtime Duct Tape Fun

Springtime is here, bring your imagination and desire to create your own flower bouquet made from duct tape. These flowers do not need water and are guaranteed not to wilt. The perfect gift for a friend or loved one. All ages are welcome.

Calling all adults and children age 10+ interested in ARCHERY, Lucy Morris, our summertime instructor will be back hopefully this Spring for another archery course. Call  Rennie, the Children’s Librarian for more information.